Chime Communications PLC ('the Company')

The Company has been notified that, as of 24 July 2012, Aberforth Partners LLP had an indirect interest in 4,218,542 ordinary shares of 25 pence each, which represents 5.15% of the issued share capital of the Company. The number of voting rights is 4,218,542. This notification has been triggered by an increase in the holding of Aberforth Partners LLP crossing above the 5% threshold.

Aberforth Partners LLP’s holding in the Company is held through:

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc
Aberforth UK Small Companies Fund
Aberforth Geared Income Trust plc

The Company confirms that its issued share capital as at the date of this announcement is 81,854,813 ordinary shares of 25 pence each.

Name of contact:

Tom Tolliss
Deputy Secretary
Chime Communications PLC
020 7861 8515

Date of Notification: 25 July 2012